FAQ - Assalaam Institute of Quraan

Frequently Asked Questions

Hifdh refers to the memorization of the Quraan.

How long will it take for my child to become a Hafidh?

The time it takes for a child to become hafiz depends solely on the child. All students memorize at a different pace. In terms of average speeds, this depends on the type of program. Full-time Hifdh students typically finish in 2-3 years, Evening Hifdh students typically finish in between 3-5 years. However, these are not accurate time spans for all students, some students may finish quicker, and others may take longer.

How many hours are the classes?

There are two types of Hifdh classes, Full-Time Hifdh and Evening Hifdh . Full-Time Hifdh classes run from 8:30a.m-3:00p.m. Evening Hifdh classes run from 4:45pm-7:15pm. Classes take place Monday-Friday.

What is the best time for my child to memorize?

It is recommended to memorize new lessons after Maghrib or Isha, and to review previous lessons after Fajr. The student needs to read loud and clear in order to keep it memorized.

What is covered in daily classes?

The students are required to recite Sabaq (new lesson), Sabaq Para (revision of previous 6 Sabaqs), and Dour (revision of previously memorized juz).

What are the requirements to join the Hifdh program?

It is strongly recommended that the child has done Naazirah of the Quraan before joining Hifdh. This ensures that it takes minimum time before the child can start memorizing.

What are the benefits of doing Hifdh?

There are many benefits of doing Hifdh including:
- Ability to take 10 people to Jannah.
- Climb 1 step of Jannah for each ayah recited.
- Parents of a Hafiz will get a crown on the day of judgement.
- Student becomes more productive.

Does my child need to miss school?

To give max attention to Hifdh, students are offered full time classes, which can help minimize the time it takes to become Hafiz.

Why is my child progressing slowly?

The progress of a child may begin to slow down for different reasons such as:
- Exams: Every year, there are mid-term and final exams. For the period leading up to these exams, students Sabaq is stopped and the focus is switched to Dour.
- Student has forgotten Dour/Sabaq Para: If a student is not consistently able to recite his Dour or Sabaq Para, the teacher can choose to stop his Sabaq and switch the focus to Dour or Sabaq Para.
- Lack of motivation: If the student lacks motivation, he will not be able to memorize to his max potential, thus slowing down his progress.

Can my child leave the Madrasah after he has finished Hifdh?

One of the biggest misconceptions that people have regarding Hifdh is that the job is complete after the student has finished his memorization. Completing the memorization of the Quraan is itself a huge accomplishment, however the real test begins after memorization is complete. Forgetting the Quraan after memorizing it is a major sin, and to prevent this, students must stay in the Madrasah to do Dour. It is recommended that the student stay in Madrasah to revise the whole Quraan at least three times (the more the better), after three complete revisions the student will receive a certificate confirming his completion of the Quraan.